ALGERIAN HELOUWA TA'ABA (LEMON OR SESAME COOKIES)
Helouwa Ta'aba are very traditional, lovely simple cookies from Algeria. They should be quite hard, but if you prefer them a little softer then take them out of the oven at 20 minutes. There are 2 versions of this recipe, one flavoured with lemon & the other is plain but topped with sesame seeds. Both versions are below. This particluar recipe is our family recipe & is DH's all time favourite helouwa as it is not too sweet (so he can eat more lol!)
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Dessert
Time 58m
Yield 70-90 cookies approx.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs & the oil.
- Add the baking powder (& lemon zest if using), & slowly add the flour, mixing the ingredients with your hands until a dough forms. You will probably not need all of the flour.
- Once you have a firm dough, you can shape your helouwa.
- To shape, you have 2 choices: you can roll out to 5mm thickness & cut out with your favourite cookie cutters OR you can roll into a 1cm thick 'sausage' & make rings & straight lengths them decorate with a 'Nakkach' or fork if you don't have one. (See photos).
- If making the sesame version, once you have cut out all your cookies, brush a little beaten egg over the top of the cookies & sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
- Place on a tray lined with aluminium foil (shiny side up) & bake for 25-28 minutes. The cookies should be pale but hard when tapped. (Unless you want them soft on the inside, in which case you should take them out after 20 minutes).
- Allow to cool then store in an airtight container for upto 2 weeks.
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Merina Akter
[email protected]I can't wait to try these cookies. They look delicious!
Ashley Bobruk
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.
Gjbhj Gh
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and colorful.
Lucy Wanja
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're always a hit and everyone loves them.
Garry Fitzgerald
[email protected]I've never had Algerian cookies before, but these are now my new favorite. They're so unique and flavorful.
Ahmed Nadeem
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them for later.
Elizabeth Shadracky
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon, but these cookies are an exception. The lemon flavor is subtle and perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the cookie.
Michael Spaull
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect combination of crispy and chewy.
oyamenda judith
[email protected]I love the delicate flavor of these cookies. They're not too sweet and the lemon zest adds a nice touch of brightness.
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[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie to bring to a party or potluck.
khloey Gameros
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're a fun and delicious project to do together.
Dyana Espana
[email protected]I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them. They're a great after-school snack.
Mitchell Connor
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cookies, but these are amazing. The lemon flavor is so refreshing.
nyawira agatha
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I can't stop eating them!
gevv vevo
[email protected]I used sesame seeds instead of lemon zest and they still turned out great.
Crypto KinG
[email protected]I've never made Algerian cookies before, but these were so simple to follow and turned out perfectly.
raja Usama
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my dinner party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.